Your Phone Can Now Help Stop Illegal Hunting & Fishing in Texas

If you live in Texas, did you know you can help protect the state's wildlife and waterways? You can and you can do it right from your phone. Operation Game Thief (OGT) is Texas’s very own wildlife crime-stopper program. They just announced a new system called 'Tip411'. 

This new system gives you an easy way to report illegal hunting, fishing and boating activity and you can stay anonymous.

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How to Report Wildlife Crime in Texas

The new technology is an app for your phone and it's free so it makes it super easy to speak up no matter where you are. The Operation Game Thief app is available for iOS and Android. You can submit tips, photos, and even videos directly to Texas Game Wardens. You can also send anonymous messages by texting 847411 (Tip411) with the keyword “TXOGT,” or by submitting a web tip on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. You can still call in your report at 800-792-GAME (4263). You can call in a report any time, 24/7.

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The Importance of Reporting Illegal Hunting and Fishing in Texas

It's hard to believe it but Illegal hunting and fishing does take place and it can really mess with the Texas ecosystems.

Rewards for Your Help When You Report Illegal Hunting & Fishing in Texas

Tips from the public have long played a crucial role in helping to stop offenders. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for tips that result in a conviction.